If you’re planning to consume alcohol at a Super Bowl party Sunday night, the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety is reminding you to plan a safe and sober ride home.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety is teaming with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” reminder urging football fans to drive sober and avoid a major fumble.
Governor Andy Beshear issued a statement saying, “Don’t let your celebrations end tragically. Enjoy the big game, but please be responsible. Keep yourself and others safe by planning a sober ride home if you plan to drink alcohol and never get behind the wheel drunk.”
Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray adds, “Drugs and/or alcohol not only hinder your ability to drive, but also affect your judgment about whether you can or should drive. This is why we ask that you make a plan before drinking begins. No matter what you choose – a sober friend, taxi service or ride booking company – we want you to arrive at your destination safely.”
According to KYTC, preliminary numbers indicate 109 people in Kentucky were killed in crashes that involved a drunken driver in 2022.